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Hightower's 32 help No. 7 LSU hold off La Tech (AP) (sports.yahoo.com)

Allison Hightower scored a career-high 32 points and No. 7 LSU held off Louisiana Tech 77-74 on Tuesday night for its 31st straight victory over in-state opponents. LaSondra Barrett added 14 points for the Lady Tigers (6-0) and Taylor Turnbow had 12. LSU has not lost to an in-state foe since Dec. 31, 1999, at Tulane.